[Johan]

"Did the Cobra exist before Carroll Shelby visited AC?"

No, the visit to AC was required first.

"Did the Cobra exist after Shelby stopped making them in the 60's?"

Yes, AC continued to make cars (for decades) that were legally and factually Cobras, and real Cobras are being made today by the man himself(for whom I have the greatest respect , especially after watching him do those burnouts the other night on TV).

"Who do you think is the most likely forum member to be seen around town wearing one of those "Mexican Tap-dancer / witch hats" that Mr. Shelby was sporting the other night on that "Unveiling the new Cobra show?"

I REALLY don't know, or at least I hope I'm wrong.